Dental Assistant

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands‑on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry.

As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Performs comprehensive chairside assisting in all phases of dental care, including emergency dentistry, restorative procedures, pediatrics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, implant surgeries, and periodontics. Supports clinical operations through a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to preventive and routine maintenance of dental operatories and equipment; operation of radiographic equipment and completion of required radiological procedures; and clerical tasks and front‑desk/receptionist functions to support patient intake and scheduling.

Executes dental laboratory duties, including pouring and trimming molds, and fabricating custom dental appliances (e.g., bleaching trays, mouthguards, splints, night guards). Serves as a liaison between patients, staff, students, residents, and faculty to facilitate effective communication, workflow coordination, and continuity of care within the Dental College.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist dental students, residents and/or faculty in the treatment of patients requiring emergency, restorative, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and/or oral surgery services.
• Participate in four‑handed dentistry, providing chairside support with air, water, suction, and instrumentation. Accurately mix and prepare dental materials as required.
• Assist in managing challenging clinical situations, including apprehensive or pre‑medicated adult patients.
• Aid in the placement of rubber dams and the preparation of local anesthetic syringes. Properly dispose of sharps in designated containers immediately after the patient’s discharge.
• Utilize a mouth mirror for indirect vision and gentle retraction of the patient’s cheek, maintaining patient comfort and avoiding unnecessary pressure on oral tissues.
• Operate high‑volume evacuation equipment with care and precision, ensuring suction remains stable during the use of handpieces or instruments.
• Comply with all published guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clinical infection control protocols. Maintain awareness of MSDS and properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

Manages and replenishes dental and specialty supplies to ensure operatories are consistently stocked and…